Hess truck question

[car lover 1996]

Hello

I came across one of my hess trucks the other day and I was wondering what scale are hess trucks. I never really knew and I dont think the box says.

thanks

[roadhawg]

I don't think scale plays a factor in Hess trucks. Some are around 1/32, some are bigger. My boys get one every Christmas, though.

[george 53]

I've got two of the old Hess "Trainig Vans" that are or at least measure out to 25th scale, but i really don't think they stick to one particular scale for their promotional items. Like Tommy said, they come in all sizes.

[car lover 1996]

Ok thanks guys.

[Ben]

Hess trucks as well as most gas station promos vary in scale. Most of the trucks are around 1:35 but there have been many 1/25 and 1/24 wreckers, rollbacks, stake trucks and much more from other stations. One of the most sought after Hess promos is the Hess Training van. This is a very detailed, 1/25, GMC six wheel, front wheel drive motorhome. It replicates the real unit very well! Tom Ellifrit took one and super detailed it, scratch building the rear air ride suspension and redoing the entire interior. Outstanding model!

[roadhawg]

They even mix scales! Last years truck was a 1/32ish truck with a 1/60ish scale airplane! But no matter....Hess trucks are cool no matter what scale.

[Jim Gibbons]

I still have my first release Mack Hess truck I got for Christmas in 1964. I'd guess it's around 1/32, maybe a bit smaller. I think they scaled them much like old model kits; whatever scale works for a given box size. I remember the Training van; I worked for UHaul at the time, and the Hess station manager across the street needed the trailer that was full of the Hess truck toys moved, and asked me if I could do it. I did, and he gave me a couple of them. I gave one to my neighbor's boy, and one to my brother who collects them. He still has his in the box with all the packaging, etc. That was a nice version.